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Red Sea tensions raise insurance costs

Higher import costs are likely to be passed on to consumers

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 10:51 pm

2 blasts reported outside Dhaka University

University proctor says officials have been sent to the scene; cause and nature of the blasts remain unclear

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 10:44 pm

July Charter key to stronger Bangladesh parliament, International IDEA says

Report says youth-led uprising created an opening for reform after years of weak parliamentary effectiveness

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 10:23 pm

China imposes travel curbs to protect national security

Citizens who violate technology import and export regulations could be banned from leaving China, the State Council said.

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 10:14 pm

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

AI will either be the greatest equalizer or the worst source of injustice wrote Bill Gates in a social media post

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 10:07 pm

Installing Jinnahs portrait is a grave insult to the Bengali nation: University Teachers Network on Ducsu archive

Group also protests the removal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:40 pm

Salman F Rahman plans to quit four Beximco boards

Salman F Rahman, vice chairman of Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC, plans to resign from the company

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:20 pm

Players, officials point fingers at Asif Nazrul

A three-member probe committee made its findings public on Tuesday after speaking to several experts, cricketers, journalists and BCB officials, with the accounts recorded in the report largely contradicting Nazrul

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:19 pm

'The opportunity in 2016 made me the Ebadot you see today'

A decade after that defining trial, Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain stood on the stage at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday, looking back at the day that changed the trajectory of his career. He was there to help inaugurate the latest edition of the BCB and Robi Bowler Hunt, a nationwide talent search returning after an eight-year hiatus.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:19 pm

Paid tax early? No incentives for you

When Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled this fiscal year

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:11 pm

India deeply concerned about blockades in Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, says govt.

Oil supplies from the Red Sea region have not been affected so far, says the Ministry of External Affairs; Oman is helping with search operations for missing Indian seafarer after attack on oil tanker, says government

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 9:10 pm

De la Fuente agrees Spain deal until 2030 World Cup

The new deal ensures that de la Fuente will remain in charge when Spain attempt to defend their global title on home soil. Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

Army chief Dhiraj Seth heads to Russia amid push to deepen defence ties

Sources say a key issue likely to figure in the discussions is the availability of spare parts and supplies for Russian-origin equipment currently operated by the Indian Army

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

Cyber Security Act can help curb culture of abusive language: JS body

Calls on everyone to play a responsible role to prevent misinformation on social media

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:06 pm

MJF demands swift action over reported rape, killing of child in Jamalpur

Urges stronger preventive safeguarding measures for women and children

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 8:51 pm

Students step on Jinnah, Ghulam Azam photos as Ducsu seeks action over archive damage

Ducsu leaders demand action over alleged damage to archive materials amid university investigations into union activities

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Country's foremost reponsibility is to institutionalise democratic environment: President

Fakhrul urges unity among political parties and resolution of dissent through dialogue

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 8:32 pm

Tighten anti-money laundering rules for capital market: BFIU

Brokerage houses, merchant banks, portfolio managers, securities custodians and asset management companies will have to take stricter measures to prevent money laundering

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

Viral video shows man tied to pole, beaten before death in Moheshkhali

Mohammad Faysal was tied to an electric pole and assaulted before relatives took him to hospital, police say

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 8:06 pm

Ex-Ctg mayor Nasir sued over allegations of accumulating wealth beyond known sources of income

Nasir allegedly amassed wealth worth Tk 14 crore through corruption and abuse of power, says ACC

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

CU Alaol Hall students lock provost

Locks removed after VC assurance; students allege mismanagement and authoritarian behaviour

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 7:55 pm

Govt raises fertiliser dealer commission

Previously, dealers earned a commission of Tk 2 per kilogramme on fertiliser sales; this has now been raised to Tk 3.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 7:35 pm

Nearly 55% knitwear factories faced order cancellations or reductions: BKMEA

The BKMEA conducted the survey among 20 percent of its member factories located in Narayanganj, Gazipur, Chattogram, Dhaka and other areas between August 21 and September 14 this year

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 7:32 pm

EC and ACC must be free of politicisation: Speakers

TIB discussion on Democracy Day stresses reforms, accountability and independence of key bodies for sustainable democracy

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Miraj Sheikh

Md Asaduzzaman says authorities are investigating the fisherman

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 7:22 pm

ACC may seek foreign assistance in money laundering inquiry against Asif Mahmud

Commission says inquiry has moved to the next stage based on information gathered

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 7:12 pm

Govt plans specialised police cyber security unit: Home Minister

Salahuddin Ahmed says the unit will be headed by an additional IGP

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 6:53 pm

Joty set to leave T20I captaincy after Asian Games

BCB sources said certain media reports may have contributed to her decision.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 6:50 pm

Masood Azhar bounty: India calls Pakistans Rs 7 million reward a 'gimmick'; asks Islamabad to take concrete action, not make 'phoney' announcements

India has dismissed Pakistan's bounty announcement on Masood Azhar as a mere gimmick. New Delhi insists Pakistan must take concrete actions against terrorism and not make announcements. Pakistan faces scrutiny from the FATF regarding its anti-terrorism financing efforts. The country was previously on the FATF grey list for deficiencies in its framework. India maintains Pakistan has backslid on its assurances after exiting the grey list.

The Economic Times 15 Sep 2026 6:37 pm

27 AL leaders, activists held in Jashore raid

Police say detainees sent to jail after case was filed under Explosive Substances Act

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 6:29 pm

FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing

September 15 hearing is expected to be no less contentious given Democrats fierce criticism of Kash Patels leadership and conduct

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 6:07 pm

Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,593 hospitalised in a day

Death toll rises to 164

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 5:36 pm

28 days left of Cucsu, then Ill beat you: CU hall union VP says JCD leader threatened him

JCD leader acknowledges making the threat but says the hall union VP verbally abused him first

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 5:31 pm

Motijheel-Uttara metro services resume after 39-minute disruption

A piece of cloth fell onto the tracks near Dhaka University station; trains continued between Uttara and Karwan Bazar

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 5:28 pm

Pulak Chatterjee

The amount was deposited into his wife

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 5:26 pm

100 days since internet shutdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

The internet shutdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has crossed 100 days, with access severely restricted since protests erupted over electoral reforms in June this year. Mobile data and broadband services have also been suspended in the region. Access to online banking websites and apps remains unavailable, impacting businesses across the territory. The shutdown has also affected Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 15 Sep 2026 5:21 pm

RU student alleges JCD leaders assaulted him over suspected Shibir links

JCD leaders deny harassment and allege he was gathering information on the organisation

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 4:50 pm

Champions League finals set for Munich in 2028 and Barcelona in 2029

The 2028 Champions League final will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and the 2029 final will take place at the rebuilt Camp Nou in Barcelona, UEFA announced on Tuesday.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 4:32 pm

Saudi civil defence issues brief alerts over attack threats in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif

The alerts, including the first one issued in Makkah since the Middle East war began, were quickly lifted

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 4:20 pm

Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities

The move follows a BBC investigation about paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material on Metas platforms.

BBC 15 Sep 2026 3:58 pm

Hilsa fishing banned for 22 days from Oct 8

During the ban, transportation, stockpiling, marketing, buying, selling, and exchange of hilsa will be prohibited across the country

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 3:47 pm

22 years and 4 months: Brendan Taylor takes over from Tendulkar as longest-serving ODI player

Brendan Taylor replaced India great Sachin Tendulkar as the longest-serving one-day international player on Tuesday after the Zimbabwe veteran took the field for the series opener against Australia in Harare.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 3:11 pm

Extradition of Hasina, Quader, others needed to ease ties with India: Zahed

Adviser says issue was raised with Indian high commissioner

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 3:00 pm

Crude bomb explodes in front of Supreme Court

Explosion takes place around an hour after ICT-2 sentences seven, including Quader, to death

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 2:51 pm

Indian police detain driver who hit female biker in viral video

The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the harassment and hostility faced by female motorcyclists.

BBC 15 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

Govt plans year-round safety lessons for primary students: Bobby Hajjaj

Traffic police, fire service and other agencies to join, he says

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 2:43 pm

Bangladesh seeks EU withdrawal of HRCM status

The status has increased cargo handling costs and processing time since 2017, civil aviation minister tells British high commissioner

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 2:33 pm

India-Pakistan tie to kick off SAFF Championship in Dhaka

Defending champions India will take on Pakistan in the opening match of the SAFF Championship, which will kick off in Dhaka on November 5.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 1:54 pm

Gibran, Poulev hold talks to strengthen ties

Antara News 15 Sep 2026 1:30 pm

President Fakhrul in Sylhet on first visit since taking office

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir arrived in Sylhet today for the first time since taking office.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 1:24 pm

Mitchell Marsh 'wanted to play for Zimbabwe'

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has revealed that he once dreamed of representing Zimbabwe, where he spent three years of his childhood while his father, Geoff Marsh, coached the national team.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 1:21 pm

Bangladesh committed to peaceful use of nuclear technology: Science minister

He was addressing 70th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna on September 14

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 1:20 pm

Probe committee formed over MMCH lift fire

Committee asked to submit report within three working days

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 1:12 pm

Govt not consulted over Nov 12 local polls date: Shahe Alam

EC says it is a tentative schedule, will finalise date after discussion on Thursday

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 12:27 pm

Bangladesh Bank resumes dollar sales after 14 months

The central bank sold $11.50 million to six banks yesterday

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 12:07 pm

Life after Messi: What Argentina can learn from post-Maradona era

Argentina

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 12:04 pm

Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns

Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or 1.3%, to $107.05 a barrel at 0406 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.53, or 1.51%, at $102.92 a barrel

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 12:04 pm

Quader, six others sentenced to death for July Uprising atrocities

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 today sentenced Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six others to death in a crimes against humanity case over atrocities committed during the July Uprising in 2024.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 12:01 pm

Dooley sees Bishwanath as a forward option

Bangladesh national team head coach Thomas Dooley believes defender Bishwanath Ghosh could have been an option as a centre-forward in the absence of a recognised number nine.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 11:50 am

2 army men killed in training: Families meet PM, receive financial aid

Nation will remember their sacrifice with deep respect, Tarique Rahman says

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 11:38 am

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

Around 100,000 children still die from measles each year

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 11:09 am

Asiya rape and murder: Full HC verdict released, clearing way for Hitu to challenge death sentence

The full text of the High Court verdict was released yesterday

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 11:01 am

Why Asian gold is within reach for India's women hockey team

The team's fifth-place finish at the World Cup has raised hopes of a medal at the upcoming Asian Games

BBC 15 Sep 2026 10:36 am

BCB leaning towards designated Test venues?

Tests at home have gained more priority than ever due to the current World Test Championship model. Every point counts and Bangladesh, currently fourth, are also concerned about the four home Tests against West Indies and England remaining in the cycle.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:57 am

US Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot restrictions

Only two of the six conservative justices on the nine-member panel offered a dissent.

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 9:25 am

From power to judgement: Quader, six others face ICT verdict today

After about eight months of trial, the tribunal announced yesterday that it would deliver the verdict today

The Daily Star 15 Sep 2026 8:46 am

Police arrest man after multiple people wounded in China knife attack

A video seemingly captured from CCTV showed a man in a face mask stabbing a woman in the face as he walked past her in front of a restaurant.

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 8:09 am